Art Schools in Wisconsin
Best Fine Arts Courses, Accredited Degrees, Colleges, Universities: Madison, Milwaukee.

ARTS MUSEUMS IN WISCONSIN
For a list of the top fine art
museums in Wisconsin, see:
Best Art Museums.

WHAT IS ACADEMIC ART?
For an explanation of the
history and teaching methods
used in the Academies of Arts,
see: Academic Art.

PUBLIC ART in WISCONSIN
See: Art Museums in America.

Wisconsin Art Schools & Colleges

Contents

• Edgewood College, Art Department, Madison
• Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee
• University of Wisconsin-Madison, Art Department, Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee
• Best Art Schools

Out of Print Books
Searching for a book on Surrealism? See: Rare Art Books (Secondhand).

MIDWESTERN ART SCHOOLS
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio

WESTERN ART SCHOOLS
California
Oregon
Washington

HOW TO JUDGE PAINTING
For advice for both teachers
and art students about how to
assess paintings, please see:
Art Evaluation:
How to Appreciate Art.

HOW TO JUDGE SCULPTURE
For tips about how to assess
plastic art, please see:
How to Appreciate Sculpture.

CANADIAN ART COURSES
For some of the best
art and design colleges,
north of the border in
Alberta, Ontario, Quebec,
Vancouver & Nova Scotia,
see: Art Schools in Canada.

POSTGRADUATE ART IN UK
For the history, course details
and tuition fees for one of the
best postgraduate art colleges
in the world, please see:
Royal College of Art. (London)

Edgewood College, Art Department, Madison

About
The Art Department at Edgewood College is a hub for culture and visual art in the state of Wisconsin. Majors offered are: Art, Design Teaching, Art Therapy and Graphic Design. Minors are: Art, History of Art and Photography. Courses include painting, ceramics, drawing, video, computer graphics, digital photography and typography. Facilities available for students include the DeRicci Gallery which hosts local and regional artists as well as provides space for senior shows. The Painted Forest Art Studio and Study Center is a learning facility for art workshops and educational programs.

Annual Tuition Fee: $21,988.

Contact Information
Address: Edgewood College,
1000 Edgewood College Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53711
Phone: 800-444-4861
Email: admissions@edgewood.edu
Website: www.edgewood.edu

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee

About
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) was founded in 1920 and is Wisconsin's only college devoted exclusively to the education of artists and designers. The college offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in various types of art including drawing, painting, illustration, printmaking, photography, sculpture, time-based media, industrial design, communication, integrated studio arts, interior architecture and design. Minors are offered in advertising, art history, business, studio and writing.

Annual Tuition Fee: $25,900.

Contact Information
Address: Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design,
273 E. Erie St. Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-847-3200
Email: admissions@miad.edu
Website: www.miad.edu

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Art Department, Wisconsin

About
Subjects at the Art Department of University of Wisconsin-Madison are taught in well-equipped studio facilities which. Specialties include painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design, metalsmithing, glass, papermaking, photography, furniture-making, digital media, video and performance art. Degrees offered are: BS, BFA, MA & MFA; Studio Art BS, MA and Art Education PhD. The graphics courses cover relief print, intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, paper making, digital printmaking, book arts, photography and graphic design. Photography can be studied alone or with other disciplines including printmaking, typography, installation art, video and Web-based work. Courses in glass medium are given in facilities where most hot and cold working methods can be achieved. The MA program is aimed at teachers who will return to K-12 education with advanced educational understandings and studio skills. A PhD with an emphasis in art education is offered as a major through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Annual Tuition Fee: Wisconsin Resident: $8,987, Minnesota Resident $10,848, Non resident $24,237.

Contact Information
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Art Department,
6241 Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53706
Phone: 608-262-1660
Email: artinfo@education.wisc.edu
Website: www.art.wisc.edu

Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee

About
Established in 1973, Wisconsin Lutheran College offers courses in a caring Christian environment. The college offers 34 majors and 22 minors. Art courses are designed to promote visual thinking, creative expression, design and critical analysis. The Art Major includes courses on: Art Foundations, Art Appreciation, Art Studio, Portfolio and Cultural Enrichment (music, theatre, film or dance). All Art majors must attend at least 2 cultural events, 2 visual arts events and at least one college art program a year.

Annual Tuition Fee: $21,960

Contact Information
Address: Wisconsin Lutheran College,
8800 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone: 414-443-8800
Email: webmaster@wlc.edu
Website: www.wlc.edu/arts

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